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The World Cup and protests collide in Iran
2 years ago

The World Cup and protests collide in Iran

Al Jazeera  

The last time Iran faced the United States at the World Cup, back in 1998, the streets of Tehran erupted in celebration after Iran won. Halla Mohieddeen: This is what the streets of Tehran sounded like back in the summer of 1998, after Iran beat the United States in a World Cup match many Iranians remember to this day. Halla …

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When the Russia-Ukraine war spills over to its neighbours
2 years, 1 month ago

When the Russia-Ukraine war spills over to its neighbours

Al Jazeera  

Two people were killed in Poland after being hit by a missile. Halla Mohieddeen: When a missile killed two farmers in Poland last week, many of the world’s top leaders were in Bali, Indonesia for the G20 summit. So, you know, the first thing we thought was, holy cow, If it’s a Russian missile – if it was shot at …

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African coaches take centre stage at World Cup 2022
2 years, 1 month ago

African coaches take centre stage at World Cup 2022

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For the first time in the tournament’s history, all five African teams will be led by African coaches. Halla Mohieddeen: Winning the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time was a massive moment for the country, but it was extra special because the team’s coach, Aliou Cisse, is Senagalese as well. Halla Mohieddeen: But Mas-Ud Didi Dramani, one of …

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Inside the Wagner Group, Russia’s mercenary force
2 years, 1 month ago

Inside the Wagner Group, Russia’s mercenary force

Al Jazeera  

One Wagner Group soldier for hire talks with Al Jazeera about what being a mercenary for Russia is like. Halla Mohieddeen: And still, the Wagner Group has cropped up in Ukraine, Syria, Libya, Central African Republic, and Mali, expanding Russia’s military interests abroad. Halla Mohieddeen: But, you’ll also hear Marat speaking to us about his experiences with Wagner in English. …

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Is VAR the villain of the World Cup?
2 years, 1 month ago

Is VAR the villain of the World Cup?

Al Jazeera  

Love it or hate it, the video assistant referee is here to stay – so what does it mean for the game? Halla Mohieddeen: When FIFA, the World Cup’s governing body, introduced VAR in 2018, it changed the tournament. Halla Mohieddeen: I’m talking again with our own Tony Karon, the editorial lead of Al Jazeera’s AJ Plus. Halla Mohieddeen: That’s …

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From the Party Congress in China to the midterm US elections
2 years, 1 month ago

From the Party Congress in China to the midterm US elections

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The Take looks at China’s latest Party Congress and its political implications within and outside the country. Halla Mohieddeen: I’ve been speaking with Yale policy scholar and physicist Yangyang Cheng about China’s latest Party Congress. Yangyang Cheng: It is really difficult to be an overseas Chinese student these days when you are still new to a country, still pursuing a …

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In Syria, facing cholera and corruption
2 years, 1 month ago

In Syria, facing cholera and corruption

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When a war is forgotten, the problems do not go away. Halla Mohieddeen: We’re talking today to three people about the lay of the land in Syria. Halla Mohieddeen: Maria’s investigation also found concerns from staffers not only that Dr. Magtymova may personally be benefiting, but also that the Syrian government was benefiting from WHO resources as well. Halla Mohieddeen: …

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Will Russia’s Vladimir Putin go nuclear?
2 years, 2 months ago

Will Russia’s Vladimir Putin go nuclear?

Al Jazeera  

With Vladimir Putin’s recent warning that Russia will use “all available means” at his disposal to defend his country, there has been increased chatter about the Russian president going to use nuclear weapons. It’s also a warning to Kyiv that Russia is well-prepared and ready to use tactical nuclear weapons if Russia is suffering a serious defeat on the battlefield. …

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Iran’s Gen Z movement and the hashtag wars
2 years, 2 months ago

Iran’s Gen Z movement and the hashtag wars

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The hashtag #MahsaAmini has close to 300 million tweets, but who is sending the tweets? Halla Mohieddeen: The Iranian government says the fire is unrelated to the protests, but for many Iranians, it’s hard to trust the government right now. Halla Mohieddeen: Holly says she’s seen different reactions from the influencers she follows. Halla Mohieddeen: At the time, the bill …

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Did police cause Indonesia’s football stadium disaster?
2 years, 2 months ago

Did police cause Indonesia’s football stadium disaster?

Al Jazeera  

An Indonesian football match led to the deaths of more than a hundred people after police fired tear gas. Jessica Washington: And I did see some online commentary of people saying things like, oh, but you know, these football fans, if they hadn’t caused trouble in the first place, none of this would’ve happened. Andreas Harsono: This is the largest …

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Why Burkina Faso just had its second coup in 8 months
2 years, 2 months ago

Why Burkina Faso just had its second coup in 8 months

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On September 30, Captain Ibrahim Traore led a coup to become Burkina Faso’s new leader, deposing Paul Henri-Damiba, who had only come to power in January through his own coup. Halla Mohieddeen: At the end of last month, Ibrahim Traore, an unknown 34-year-old army captain, led a coup to oust Burkina Faso’s President Paul-Henri Damiba. Halla Mohieddeen: At the heart …

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After hurricanes, when to rebuild and when to retreat
2 years, 2 months ago

After hurricanes, when to rebuild and when to retreat

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There are tough questions about rebuilding in the United States after Hurricane Ian in Florida and Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico. Halla Mohieddeen: I’m talking first with Jesse Keenan at Tulane University. Halla Mohieddeen: So, tell us what’s played out with Hurricane Ian in Florida, and to some extent Hurricane Fiona in Puerto Rico, because they dumped an awful lot …

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The Russians fleeing Putin’s military draft
2 years, 2 months ago

The Russians fleeing Putin’s military draft

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Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to call up 300,000 military reservists to join the war in Ukraine has created chaos in the country. Halla Mohieddeen: That’s Albert, a Russian anti-war activist talking about the choice he faced earlier this month, when President Vladimir Putin announced he’d be drafting Russians to join the war effort against Ukraine. Halla Mohieddeen: Albert said …

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After months of violence, Brazil chooses their new leader
2 years, 2 months ago

After months of violence, Brazil chooses their new leader

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Brazil is about to vote in a general election on October 2. Halla Mohieddeen: In July, a Worker’s Party official – that’s Lula’s party – was shot dead by a supporter of President Jair Bolsonaro. Halla Mohieddeen: But there is one industry that, despite Lula’s promise of economic growth, has largely backed Bolsonaro in this election: the agricultural industry. Lucia …

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Women, life, freedom: The chants of Iran’s protests
2 years, 2 months ago

Women, life, freedom: The chants of Iran’s protests

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Protests grow in Iran after the death of a young woman who was detained by the country’s morality police. Halla Mohieddeen: The spark was the death of a young woman who had been detained by the country’s morality police. Halla Mohieddeen: But what’s fuelled the protests is something many women across the country have been feeling for decades. Halla Mohieddeen: …

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Coping with climate change on Mt Everest
2 years, 2 months ago

Coping with climate change on Mt Everest

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Hundreds of climbers arrive at the Everest base camp on the Khumbu glacier every year, but higher temperatures are melting the ice in the Himalayan region. Halla Mohieddeen: That’s Dr Pasang Yangjee Sherpa: she’s talking about the Himalayan peaks in Nepal. So what that means is you see more and more crowd and with crowd, you Halla Mohieddeen: Let’s talk …

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Is Italy returning to its Fascist past?
2 years, 3 months ago

Is Italy returning to its Fascist past?

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Italy is on the verge of electing Europe’s most far-right government since World War II. Halla Mohieddeen: Now, it’s part of a coalition with Matteo Salvini’s anti-immigrant league party and Italy’s former prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi. Halla Mohieddeen: So how closely linked is Mussolini’s fascist party to Georgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy? Halla Mohieddeen: I asked Michele to help us …

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What’s ailing Bollywood’s string of flops?
2 years, 3 months ago

What’s ailing Bollywood’s string of flops?

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Bollywood has lost its sparkle – some 20 films that have come out this year have lost money, including movies from big names like Aamir Khan. Halla Mohieddeen: It was because of the power of actors like Sharukh Khan and the industry as a whole that I wanted to hear from Pavni and Aseem about what’s ailing Bollywood. Halla Mohieddeen: …

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Why Europe’s energy prices are spiraling out of control
2 years, 3 months ago

Why Europe’s energy prices are spiraling out of control

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As the price of electricity skyrockets, people in the UK and EU are trying to find ways to cope. Halla Mohieddeen: Whether it’s in the UK, where wide swathes of people wonder if they can pay their bills Newsreel: An enormous number of families up and down the country in food and fuel poverty. So we’ve got, we’ve got, we’ll …

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The Taliban’s Afghanistan
2 years, 3 months ago

The Taliban’s Afghanistan

Al Jazeera  

What has changed in Afghanistan 21 years after 9/11? Halla Mohieddeen: Al Jazeera’s Osama bin Javaid has been in Afghanistan, and he has some answers – from the Afghans still there and an exclusive interview with Taliban leader Anas Haqqani as well. Osama Bin Javaid: So, al-Qaeda started off with that very broad agenda and that’s why it was able …

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Queen Elizabeth II and the Commonwealth
2 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II and the Commonwealth

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What is next for the Commonwealth of Nations? Malika Bilal: Elizabeth II’s reign – remembered as the longest of any British monarch in history – has come to an end. Malika Bilal: And to understand why it’s helpful to remember the queen grew up in a world where Britain’s reign still stretched around the globe. Malika Bilal: But it’s taken …

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Justice for Shireen: The American investigation – Part 2
2 years, 3 months ago

Justice for Shireen: The American investigation – Part 2

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Can the US government hold Israel accountable for the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh? Halla Mohieddeen: If you’ve been following Shireen’s case, you’ve probably heard Lina Abu Akleh talk about her aunt. Halla Mohieddeen: So the Abu Akleh family has a key demand: a US-led investigation into Shireen’s killing. Halla Mohieddeen: Now, Katherine’s also consulting the Abu Akleh family. Halla …

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Justice for Shireen: The Israeli investigation – Part 1
2 years, 3 months ago

Justice for Shireen: The Israeli investigation – Part 1

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Witnesses describe what they saw on the day Shireen Abu Akleh was killed and why Israel’s investigation is wrong. Halla Mohieddeen: It wasn’t until two years ago that Shatha got to know her as … just … Shireen. Halla Mohieddeen: Dan Owen is also Israeli and the author of a report with the Israeli rights group, Yesh Din, digging into …

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